Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Scholarship provides monetary assistance to veterans attending institutions of higher learning within the state of Arizona.
- Description: Applicants for the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Scholarship must be honorably discharged veterans, active duty, or service members in good standing with a Reserve or Guard component.
- Annual Policy: AVHOFS will advertise availability of scholarships through notification to institutions of higher learning within the state as well as to veteran organizations that are members of Unified Arizona Veterans.
- Requirements:
- Submit proof of permanent residency in Arizona, e.g., AZ Driver’s License, Voter Registration card, etc.
- Must be participating in a program leading to an Associates, Baccalaureate or Post Graduate Degree and attending an institution of higher learning, to include trade schools, within the state of Arizona, while living in the state of Arizona.
- The institution must be eligible to receive GI Bill funds through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Separated military applicants must have received an “Honorable” discharge from service.
- Military applicants on active duty or serving in the Reserve or Guard components must submit a letter (on official letterhead) verifying that they are serving full-time or are in good standing as appropriate and that at least three years of creditable service have been completed.
- Applicants must submit the income/expense disclosure form as part of the application.
- Applicant will submit a one-page (typed, double-spaced) essay stating why they chose their current academic program and how they plan to use their degree, certificate, or license.
- Applicant’s packet must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from one of their school instructors or counselors along with a copy of their college transcripts.
- Application packet, enclosure (1), will consist of the signed application, copy of applicant’s DD-214 or NGB-22 (SSAN will not be retained by AVHOFS) completed financial needs assessment form, applicant’s personal essay, letter of recommendation, and proof of enrollment and Arizona residency. All these items are on the application form checklist.
- Application packets may be sent to: AVHOFS Scholarship Committee, 4980 S Alma School Rd, Ste A2-619, Chandler, AZ 85248 or emailed to scholarships@avhof.org
- Application packets must be received NLT 15 February.
- A portrait style color photograph suitable for publication in event program is required upon selection. The photograph is NOT required PRIOR to selection.
- The AVHOFS Scholarship Committee shall oversee the scholarship selection process. The number of scholarships to be awarded and the monetary amount of the awards will be recommended by the AVHOFS Scholarship Committee with final approval to be determined by the AVHOFS Board of Directors.
- Applicants selected are expected to attend the award ceremony.
- Applicants selected to receive scholarships will be recognized at the annual Patriotic Awards Event. The event information can be found on our events page.
